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Gillibrand introduces bill to combat spotted lanternfly

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, recently joined a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act to designate the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to the nation’s agricultural economy, as a high-priority research initiative for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. “The spotted lanternfly has proven to be a destructive pest that threatens New York State’s specialty crops, especially vineyards throughout Western New York, the ...

Child Care Council marks Breastfeeding Awareness Month

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to supporting nursing families, promoting the benefits of human milk feeding and increasing awareness of resources available to parents and infants. In recognition of the month, the Chautauqua Child Care Council's Child and Adult Care Food Program is encouraging registered and licensed child care providers throughout the region to become Breastfeeding Friendly-designated programs. The designation is awarded by the state Department of Health to child care providers who complete specialized training and ...

United Way holds annual meeting, looks to 2026 Campaign

[gallery1403178,1403179]The impact made by United Way of Chautauqua County was discussed and on display in print during the organization’s recent annual meeting at Moon Brook Country Club. While a time for donors, board members, community partners and volunteers to gather in support of ...

RTPI to celebrate Roger Tory Peterson’s birthday with free entry, race

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute invites the community to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Jamestown native Roger Tory Peterson with two days of special events on Aug. 28-29. On Friday, Aug. 28, RTPI will offer free museum admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with discounts on Peterson field guides and art prints. Throughout the day, visitors can view a looping slideshow featuring images of Roger Tory Peterson, including selections from his extensive bird photography, as well as crafts in the classroom and exhibition scavenger hunts. At 1 p.m., curator Rachael Kosinski will ...

Anthony announces re-election bid for District 16

FREWSBURG - Chautauqua County Legislator Dalton Anthony has announced his candidacy for a third term representing District 16 on the Chautauqua County Legislature, pledging to continue his work on behalf of local taxpayers with a focus on fiscal responsibility, government efficiency, and ...

Several 4-H projects selected for state fair

Volunteer evaluators working with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County's 4-H program evaluated more than 1,200 4-H creative crafts, ceramics, conservation, foods, horticulture, STEM, sewing projects and other non-animal exhibits. Youth throughout Chautauqua County have been ...